Canon SX20 IS vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX20 IS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX20 IS was launched 2 months before the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX20 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon SX20 IS versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 65 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult.